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FA51 KCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,362 mi
Last recorded46,362 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 KCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2023 46,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,798 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 39,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,491 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 27,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 21,066 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear screen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 21,060 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,913 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FA51 KCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 KCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA51 KCZ registered?

FA51 KCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FA51 KCZ safe to buy?

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